'''Many Partings''' is the sixth chapter of the sixth book in [[The Return of the King]].

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'''Many Partings''' is the sixth chapter of the sixth book in ''[[The Return of the King]]''.

===Summary===

===Summary===

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After many days, when the festivities are over, the Company sets out for [[Rivendell]]. [[Aragorn II|Aragorn]] tells [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] that he knows the [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] wishes for nothing more than to return home. Frodo answers that he wishes first to stop off at Rivendell to visit [[Bilbo Baggins]] one last time, as the older Hobbit will likely die soon. [[Arwen]] gives Frodo a white jewel and tells him that he may have the privilege of sailing to the [[Blessed Realm]] in her place.

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After many days, when the festivities are over, the Company sets out for [[Rivendell]]. [[Aragorn]] tells [[Frodo Baggins|Frodo]] that he knows the [[Hobbits|Hobbit]] wishes for nothing more than to return home. Frodo answers that he wishes first to stop off at Rivendell to visit [[Bilbo Baggins]] one last time, as the older Hobbit will likely die soon. [[Arwen]] gives Frodo a white jewel and tells him that he may have the privilege of sailing to the [[Blessed Realm]] in her place.

When the hobbits leave Minas Tirith, they are accompanied by many members of the Gondorian court. They stop at [[Rohan]] and bid farewell to [[Éomer]], honoring the memory of [[Théoden]]. At this feast, Faramir and Éowyn become betrothed. After a brief stay in Rohan, they set off again.

When the hobbits leave Minas Tirith, they are accompanied by many members of the Gondorian court. They stop at [[Rohan]] and bid farewell to [[Éomer]], honoring the memory of [[Théoden]]. At this feast, Faramir and Éowyn become betrothed. After a brief stay in Rohan, they set off again.

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Arriving in [[Isengard]], they meet [[Treebeard]], the [[Ents|Ent]] leader who orchestrated the march on [[Saruman]] in [[The Two Towers]]. The Ents had promised to guard Saruman’s old stronghold of [[Orthanc]], ensuring that the corrupt wizard would never escape. [[Treebeard]] tells them of the flight of many [[Orcs]] and the doom the Orcs met in the forest. He relates that he reported news regularly to Saruman, who would come to the window of Orthanc to listen. But then the wizard withered away. Treebeard, to [[Gandalf]]’s dismay, has released Saruman, for he did not wish to keep such a miserable creature caged. Gandalf warns Treebeard that Saruman still has the power of his voice—a power he has used to his advantage in the past.

Arriving in [[Isengard]], they meet [[Treebeard]], the [[Ents|Ent]] leader who orchestrated the march on [[Saruman]] in [[The Two Towers]]. The Ents had promised to guard Saruman’s old stronghold of [[Orthanc]], ensuring that the corrupt wizard would never escape. [[Treebeard]] tells them of the flight of many [[Orcs]] and the doom the Orcs met in the forest. He relates that he reported news regularly to Saruman, who would come to the window of Orthanc to listen. But then the wizard withered away. Treebeard, to [[Gandalf]]’s dismay, has released Saruman, for he did not wish to keep such a miserable creature caged. Gandalf warns Treebeard that Saruman still has the power of his voice—a power he has used to his advantage in the past.

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Proceeding onward, the group comes upon an old, ragged man leaning on a staff. They recognize him as Saruman. Another beggar in his company is [[Wormtongue]], his former servant. The deposed Saruman is bitter but powerless. [[Galadriel]] and Gandalf offer Saruman mercy and reprieve. Their kindness irritates Saruman, who claims that with his demise, theirs will soon follow. After a few more days of slow and pleasant travel, Galadriel and [[Celeborn]] turn eastward and return home.

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Proceeding onward, the group comes upon an old, ragged man leaning on a staff. They recognize him as Saruman. Another beggar in his company is [[Gríma|Wormtongue]], his former servant. The deposed Saruman is bitter but powerless. [[Galadriel]] and Gandalf offer Saruman mercy and reprieve. Their kindness irritates Saruman, who claims that with his demise, theirs will soon follow. After a few more days of slow and pleasant travel, Galadriel and [[Celeborn]] turn eastward and return home.

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The remaining travelers reach Rivendell and the [[House of Elrond]], and they find Bilbo. The old hobbit sits quietly in a small room, surrounded by bits of paper and pencils. The next day, all of Rivendell celebrates Bilbo’s 129th birthday. After a fortnight, Frodo realizes that he must return to [[the Shire]]. Bilbo chooses to remain in Rivendell, for he is far too old for any more travel. Bilbo gives Frodo three books of collected lore entitled [[Translations from the Elvish]], asking Frodo to finish editing them. Before Frodo leaves, Elrond takes the hobbit quietly aside, assuring him that in time he himself will visit the Shire, and he will bring Bilbo with him.

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The remaining travelers reach Rivendell and the [[Rivendell|House of Elrond]], and they find Bilbo. The old hobbit sits quietly in a small room, surrounded by bits of paper and pencils. The next day, all of Rivendell celebrates Bilbo’s 129th birthday. After a fortnight, Frodo realizes that he must return to [[the Shire]]. Bilbo chooses to remain in Rivendell, for he is far too old for any more travel. Bilbo gives Frodo three books of collected lore entitled [[Translations from the Elvish]], asking Frodo to finish editing them. Before Frodo leaves, Elrond takes the hobbit quietly aside, assuring him that in time he himself will visit the Shire, and he will bring Bilbo with him.

Summary

After many days, when the festivities are over, the Company sets out for Rivendell. Aragorn tells Frodo that he knows the Hobbit wishes for nothing more than to return home. Frodo answers that he wishes first to stop off at Rivendell to visit Bilbo Baggins one last time, as the older Hobbit will likely die soon. Arwen gives Frodo a white jewel and tells him that he may have the privilege of sailing to the Blessed Realm in her place.

When the hobbits leave Minas Tirith, they are accompanied by many members of the Gondorian court. They stop at Rohan and bid farewell to Éomer, honoring the memory of Théoden. At this feast, Faramir and Éowyn become betrothed. After a brief stay in Rohan, they set off again.

Arriving in Isengard, they meet Treebeard, the Ent leader who orchestrated the march on Saruman in The Two Towers. The Ents had promised to guard Saruman’s old stronghold of Orthanc, ensuring that the corrupt wizard would never escape. Treebeard tells them of the flight of many Orcs and the doom the Orcs met in the forest. He relates that he reported news regularly to Saruman, who would come to the window of Orthanc to listen. But then the wizard withered away. Treebeard, to Gandalf’s dismay, has released Saruman, for he did not wish to keep such a miserable creature caged. Gandalf warns Treebeard that Saruman still has the power of his voice—a power he has used to his advantage in the past.

Proceeding onward, the group comes upon an old, ragged man leaning on a staff. They recognize him as Saruman. Another beggar in his company is Wormtongue, his former servant. The deposed Saruman is bitter but powerless. Galadriel and Gandalf offer Saruman mercy and reprieve. Their kindness irritates Saruman, who claims that with his demise, theirs will soon follow. After a few more days of slow and pleasant travel, Galadriel and Celeborn turn eastward and return home.

The remaining travelers reach Rivendell and the House of Elrond, and they find Bilbo. The old hobbit sits quietly in a small room, surrounded by bits of paper and pencils. The next day, all of Rivendell celebrates Bilbo’s 129th birthday. After a fortnight, Frodo realizes that he must return to the Shire. Bilbo chooses to remain in Rivendell, for he is far too old for any more travel. Bilbo gives Frodo three books of collected lore entitled Translations from the Elvish, asking Frodo to finish editing them. Before Frodo leaves, Elrond takes the hobbit quietly aside, assuring him that in time he himself will visit the Shire, and he will bring Bilbo with him.